Franklin Templeton's association with India dates to over two decades as an investor. As part of the group's major thrust on investing in markets around the world, the India office was set up in 1996 as Templeton Asset Management. At Franklin Templeton, we understand that the strength of our business relationships is a key point of differentiation for us as a company, along with the trust that our business partners and clients have in us. Throughout the company’s history, a strong commitment to corporate values has guided our decision making and has been a roadmap for our success. These values, and our unique perspective, help us achieve our mission by offering high quality investment solutions, providing outstanding service, and attracting, motivating, and retaining talented people.